Solution Center for Nutrient Management
Solution Center for Nutrient Management
Solution Center for Nutrient Management
University of California
Solution Center for Nutrient Management

Nutrient Management Research Database

General Information

Research Title

Who's your Farmer California? Cover cropping with Martin Burger

Research Specifications

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County, State: Yolo, California
Year: 2014

Authors

Sustainable World Media, Burger, M.

Summary/Abstract from Original Source

Sustainable World Media traveled to the 300 acre Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility in Davis, California to speak with agroecologist Martin Burger. Russell Ranch investigates dry land and irrigated farming in California's Mediterranean climate. 

Research Highlights

Design and Methods

In this video, Dr. Martin Burger presents research on cover crops done at the Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility in Davis, California.  

Results

Many potential benefits of cover crops are presented including:

  • an increase in soil organic matter.
  • increasing water infiltration, decreasing runoff, potentially leading to more efficient water use.
  • leguminous cover crops can increase soil N for crop uptake.

 

 

 

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